“That’s strange looking rice.” Words to this effect always seem to be uttered when orzo appears, and it’s easy to see why. The oval-shaped pasta shapes do share a clear visual quality, however that really is as far as the similarities go, as is understood the moment it is put into one’s mouth. The grains…
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Pan Seared Chicken with Chorizo Sauce
There are some pairings that just work in life to bring you joy. Chocolate and roses, fireworks and a warm blanket, Chaz and Dave. Among them, of course, is the brilliant pairing of chicken and chorizo. While chicken is incredibly popular and largely considered quite versatile, it also comes with significant drawbacks – particularly its…
Beef, Cheese and Tomato Pie – Happy British Pie Week!
It’s British Pie Week! I almost missed it, hence this recipe coming to you almost halfway through this most hallowed of traditions (est. 2007). I certainly feel as though pies have become a real mainstay of my little blog here: beef, blue cheese and blackberry; lamb, goat’s cheese and apricot; boxing day pie; devonshire squab…
Dr Pepper Burger
Just shy of ten years ago, I was a first year at university and finally getting the chance to cook to my heart’s content. I was quite an avid calorie counter at the time, and as such I soon came across the popular trend at the time of making ‘diet coke chicken.’ It was something…
Chicken Katsu (with quick tonkatsu sauce)
I often marvel at how certain ingredients that were considered totally fringe and specialist a few years ago are not readily available in pretty much any large supermarket in the UK. I remember spending ages searching my local Tesco growing up for ghee when I first discovered Indian cooking, and for the life of me couldn’t find…
Peter’s Golfball Pie
In a bit of a first on this site, this next recipe is a request. You see, my father-in-law’s birthday is today, and he’s a dedicated fan of my recipes here. He’s also something of a cook himself, and particularly enjoys having a crack at the pie recipes I make on here – he recently…
Pulled Pork Buns with Spiced Apple Sauce and DELICIOUS Stuffing
There are those times in life when you have a lot of people to feed and a huge list of tasks to do. Putting up decorations, tidying up, normal daily jobs – no time to spend hours in the kitchen getting all manner of complex things ready. Well, this recipe is absolutely the solution for…
Honey Nut Fried Chicken
Comfort food is called that for a reason – that edible warm-hug feeling you get along with all the happy memories they bring. Well, goodness knows this has been a year where we need some comfort and joy. Comfort foods come in all shapes and sizes, but you’ll be hard pressed to find a list…
Mulled Apple and Bramble Cider
Is there anything more comforting than a hot, sweet drink on a cool, crisp day? The gentle tickle of the rising steam as you rise it up to your face bringing with it the aromas of the drink. Hot chocolate is fantastic and tea is popular, but it’s apple season and time to let the…
Ginger Ale Battered Fish with Tartar Sauce
What do they eat on Fridays at the nuclear power plant? Fission Chips. *Pause for applause…3…2…1* Fish and chips – the quintessential British seaside meal. Delicious fish fillets kept moist and flavourful thanks to its crispy batter coating alongside chunky chips, mushy peas and doused in salt and vinegar. Beer batter is often the go-to,…
